---
typeId: term
recordId: ciphertext-cid
fields:
  title: Ciphertext CID
  definition: A CID identifying encrypted bytes exactly as stored or transferred.
    Ciphertext CIDs can be public without revealing plaintext identity,
    depending on the encryption profile and metadata.
  sourceDocument: user-provided definitions table
  sourceSections:
    - 7. Definitions
  order: 7620
---
